Why You Should Belong - The American Legion

WHY YOU SHOULD BELONGJUNIOR SHOOTING SPORTSAmerican Legion youth air-rifle teams compete throughoutthe country to earn a berth in the National JuniorShooting Sports Championships at the U.S. OlympicTraining Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., each year.www.legion.org/shootingORATORICAL COMPETITIONThe American Legion High School Oratorical ScholarshipProgram gives young people the opportunity tohone their speaking skills and learn about the U.S. Constitution.The National American Legion High SchoolOratorical Contest in Indianapolis awards more than$138,000 in scholarships.www.legion.org/oratoricalROTCThe American Legion is actively involved in high schoolJunior ROTC and college ROTC programs nationwide.www.legion.org/rotcEDUCATION ASSISTANCEAt the national, state and local levels, The AmericanLegion provides access to dozens of scholarships andeducation programs. For a complete listing, visitwww.legion.org/scholarshipsWHY I BELONG“We try to observe every military holiday with a program/service and lunch or dinner, in honor of our veterans andmilitary personnel.”Terri Ann Christie, Vermont Post 39VOTER PARTICIPATIONAmerican Legion posts conduct get-out-the-votedrives, serve as polling places, political debate venuesand forums during campaigns.www.legion.org/vote14 The American Legion | Why You Should Belong